Tonnage | 1100 | ||
Application | Compression Molding, Powder Compacting, Automation, Multi-Action | ||
Industry | Automotive | ||
Frame Style | Gib-guided | ||
Special Features | • Automated powder filling & dispensing system • Tandem bed shuttle • Multi-zone heated platens • Fluid Health Monitoring | ||
Intended Use | Used to compact powder into high-performance brake pads for the automotive industry |
Custom Features:
- 8-point square gib-guidance system minimizes lateral movement under load
- (2) 24” x 36” electrically heated platens with multiple zones of temperature control for ultimate uniformity up to 500-deg F
- Tandem bed shuttle with 4000lb capacity for easy part and tool loading and unloading
- (2) automated powder filling and dispensing stations with FillPro Edge Preweigh & Dispensing systems, transfer cup, powder fill cavity plate, and powder fill cavity plate trap door
- Secondary cavity ram
- Delta high speed motion controller provided for superior pressure accuracy to within ±1% of full system pressure
- Light curtains guard the front and rear openings of the press; safety mesh guards the perimeter
- Crown mounted power system and reservoir
- Pre-Preventive Maintenance system with fluid health monitoring to eliminate unplanned downtime
- Calculated Ram Speeds: Fast Approach: 495 IPM, Pressing: 18 IPM, Return: 516 IPM